Car comparison

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6vsHolden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A4 (B6 8E)

3.0 V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004
VS

Holden Calais (VT)

3.8i V6 SC

233 hp3791 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1998-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    174 kW
  • Highest torque
    375 Nm
    277 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
220hp164kW
233hp174kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
375Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
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Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
67.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
595km369mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,976cc182cu in
3,791cc231cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
4,964mm195in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,528mm60in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
445L
475L
Max trunk volume
720L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SCPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC5,200 rpm3,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
31.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
233 hp
174 kW

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC has 13 hp more than AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 and Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
375 Nm
277 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
1,655 kg
3,649 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
243 km/h
151 mph
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V67.1 s
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC7.9 s

Although Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC has more power, AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 and Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
243 km/h
151 mph
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
233 hp
174 kW
7.9 s
226 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
233 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 (B6 8E)3.0 V6HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
220 hp
164 kW
233 hp
174 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.9 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
595 km
369 mi
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Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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